2009 Pontiac G5 vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac G5 and 2009 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G5 (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac G5 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Pontiac G5 (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac G5 | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Pontiac | Tata |
Model | G5 | Indigo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |